The Imaginary of Exaggeration

THE IMAGINARY OF EXAGGERATIONis a cultural essay on the culture of Antioquia, Colombia.Mental mechanisms are used by the man of Antioquia to create new culturalproducts. In particular, they are analyzed the imaginary processes andprocesses of exaggeration.The oraltradition becomes the source to rebuild this cultural wealth. It parades hereimaginary beings created to educate ethically and morally to members of humangroups in this geography. The stories arouse emotions, transmit knowledge andeducate for life.